Tampa Bay Rays
Rays of Hope: Stories of the Rays
“We have a lot of faith in this organization. They know how to build a winning team and they always put us in a position to succeed. They are very innovative and creative. They always find ways to get the most out of us.” – Isaac Paredes, 3B.
- Randy Arozarena #56
- Luke Raley #55
- Junior Caminero #1
- Ryan Pepiot #47
Rays of sunshine: Story of the franchise
Tropicana Field == 2023 wild card series (TB V TEX)
TAMPA BAY RAYS - since 1995
Found in the 1995 as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, their name originates from the genus name of the fish, Mobula, a close relative of stingrays. Mobulas are known for their acrobatic behavior because they often leap out of water, symbolizing that the Devil Rays would leap out of any challenges ahead.
In 2008, the team changed their name to the Tampa Bay Rays, instead of stingrays, they are now representing sun rays. The iconic stingray fish tank in Tropicana Field pays a tribute to the team’s original name.